TSC Lawn Roller

[TnWV]

http://m.tractorsupply.com/en/store/ohio-steel-920-lb-steel-lawn-roller-24-in-x-52-in

Anyone have experience with the 920lb roller from TSC? My yard is extremely rough and I need to smooth it out. I've searched for heavier used rollers big enough for my MF150, but have had no luck. This TSC roller should work well behind my X530, but not if it isn't effective. Just trying to find some real world experience with a roller this size on established lawns. Any opinions appreciated. Thanks!

 

[devildog1]

I have the same size roller and it does work well. I use it in the spring to flatten down the frost heaves that we get here in this part of the country every spring after the cold long winter. I fill my roller up quite full and pull it with a Husqvarna 26 horse garden tractor, I know it's behind there but my lawn is quite flat. It's best to do the rolling if the ground is moist but not too wet as ruts will be the outcome. This is what I've been doing for quite a few years and it works well. Good luck to you.
DevilDog

 

[aczlan]

I have one and it works well, but if you dont drain it when it gets cold out, it will break the welds holding the bar in at one end...

Aaron Z

 

[94BULLITT]

920lb's for a 4' roller is good. I am not sure if using a lawn roller is the best way to smooth a yard.

 

[dieselbob69]

The one I had ended up leaking from where the bar goes into drum. I had an older roller that doesn't have rounded edges that had multiple pinholes in the side-my solution? Cut a bigger hole in side and fill it with sand. Lot heavier than water,and 3 wheeler tows it ok. I really need to just hire someone w/ ride-on roller to do it or rent one for a weekend.

 

[TnWV]

I have the same size roller and it does work well. I use it in the spring to flatten down the frost heaves that we get here in this part of the country every spring after the cold long winter. I fill my roller up quite full and pull it with a Husqvarna 26 horse garden tractor, I know it's behind there but my lawn is quite flat. It's best to do the rolling if the ground is moist but not too wet as ruts will be the outcome. This is what I've been doing for quite a few years and it works well. Good luck to you.
DevilDog

Sounds like you are doing exactly what I need to do. Glad to hear it works, I may just go ahead and get it this week.

 

[Will_C]

I have had 2 of those rollers over the last 15 years. They work well, but are not very durable-after a few years they crack and break. I took the plunge last year and bought a 6' roller from a fabricating shop around an hour away. It was more expensive ($600), but weighs 350lbs empty and should be much more durable.

Will

 

[TnWV]

920lb's for a 4' roller is good. I am not sure if using a lawn roller is the best way to smooth a yard.

I realize a roller will have limitations, and have a 6' tiller that I can use worst case. I'm just trying not to till the whole yard just to smooth out from moles digging, frost heave, etc.

 

[TnWV]

The one I had ended up leaking from where the bar goes into drum. I had an older roller that doesn't have rounded edges that had multiple pinholes in the side-my solution? Cut a bigger hole in side and fill it with sand. Lot heavier than water,and 3 wheeler tows it ok. I really need to just hire someone w/ ride-on roller to do it or rent one for a weekend.

I was thinking sand might be heavier than water and would possibly make it work better.

 

[TnWV]

I have had 2 of those rollers over the last 15 years. They work well, but are not very durable-after a few years they crack and break. I took the plunge last year and bought a 6' roller from a fabricating shop around an hour away. It was more expensive ($600), but weighs 350lbs empty and should be much more durable.

Will

I have been searching for one like you bought, but haven't had any luck finding anyone that makes them. I'd probably pay that for one that I knew would work and last many years. If the TSC one will work, I don't mind having to replace it in a few years.